“I had no idea that something as simple as a leg lift could make my knees stronger!” one of our wonderful senior participants exclaimed as she excitedly showed off her new balance exercise to the staff at Chung Wah Community Care’s (CWCC) recent “Move Your Body” health talk. The event was a fantastic success, with enthusiastic participation and smiles from our seniors. We provided the session in English and Mandarin, along with Vietnamese translation, ensuring everyone felt included and had fun!
During the health talk, experts from Injury Matters offered a detailed explanation of the common causes of falls, highlighting key personal factors such as age-related muscle decline, vision changes, the impact of chronic conditions, and potential safety hazards in the home environment. Many seniors attentively took notes and actively participated in the interactive session, trying out the balance exercises demonstrated by the experts. The atmosphere was lively, with participants remarking that the simple, practical techniques could easily be incorporated into their daily routines.
“I used to think that having frail legs and unsteady steps was just a normal part of ageing. Today, I realised that with the right exercises, I can actually improve,” one senior shared. CWCC staff also introduced the range of age-friendly exercise classes regularly offered at their community hubs, including Tai Chi and fitness sessions, allowing seniors to choose activities suited to their abilities. In addition, CWCC’s YouTube channel offers multilingual exercise videos, enabling those unable to attend in person to continue their exercise routines at home.
As an experienced service provider for culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities, CWCC remains committed to breaking down language barriers in health education. The trilingual services arranged for this event received unanimous praise from participants, with many Vietnamese seniors commenting that it was the first time they had fully understood fall prevention strategies.
When seniors, guided by experts, discovered that “I can still do this,” it transformed not only their physical strength but also their confidence in living independently. Through initiatives like this, CWCC is redefining how seniors perceive aging—not as a passive acceptance of decline, but as an opportunity to actively embrace vitality and maintain a high quality of life.
